Finally, the school day was over. Sam, Bill and Neal climbed into the Pinto. After much argument, Bill took the bucket seat on the passenger side, while Neal made his way to the back seat. The three stopped by Bill's house to pick up the sleeping bags, Star Wars costumes, and snacks stored there. Sam had a Hans Solo outfit, Neal was Yoda, while Bill was Chewbacca. They decided they would change into their outfits Tuesday afternoon.
After they had been going a ways, Neal asked, "Sam, can we swing by Dearborne?"
"Dearborne? That's miles out of our way! Why do you want to go there?" Sam cried.
Neal responded, "Oh, I just want to stuff whatever engineer designed this bomb and see how he fits into the backseat."
Neal and Bill laughed, Sam just glared.
The three ate an early dinner at a Denny's near the theater, knowing that their next three meals would be camping food Sam got from A1 Sporting Goods, where he worked for his dad. They got to the theater around 5PM, 31 hours before show time. They still were not first in line, but they were close enough to the front to guarantee seating during the premiere.
While Sam was getting comfortable in line, Lindsay was having dinner with her parents. It was kind of odd, with just the three of them there. Lindsay loved her parents dearly, even though she often disagreed with them. It just got to where they were trusting her again, two years after the Grateful Dead incident. Now she was intending to deceive them again.
"Mom, Dad, I'm going to study with Maureen Sampson tonight." Lindsay said, knowing to leave Kim's name out of it.
Jean observed, "She's a sweet girl."
"It is a school night," reminded Harold.
"Dad, I am eighteen now," Lindsay started to protest.
Harold was annoyed, but didn't want to start a scene, "I guess you're old enough to make your own choices. When I was your age, I was fighting for my life in Korea. But keep in mind, when you're living under this roof, you will follow the rules of the house."
Lindsay was surprised that she didn't have to put up more of a fight, and replied, "Yes, Daddy, thank you."
Maureen stopped by the Weir house after dinner. Lindsay didn't want to stay long and have to answer questions, so the two rushed out to Maureen's metallic green 1978 Mustang II. Maureen didn't plan on doing any drinking, so it was decided she would drive. Actually, Lindsay was relieved. Sober, Kim Kelly was a terror behind the wheel. Lindsay didn't want to find out what she was like drunk.
Kim was standing outside when Maureen came to pick her up. Kim liked Maureen, but still didn't know her well enough to invite her into the house. Lindsay remembered the experience visiting the Kelly home for the first time, and understood why Kim was waiting outside.
Kim greeted Maureen with, "Nice ride, what've you got under the hood?"
Maureen replied, "A V6. Definitely gives this little car some get up and go."
Kim got in back, while Lindsay sat up front with Maureen. The three excitedly chattered about what wait in store for them at the Motown Cabaret. Maureen then asked the two who was taking them to the prom, which was a week from Friday.
Kim said, "I finally got Daniel to agree to wear a tux. He didn't go to his prom last year, so he'll be going to mine."
Lindsay paused, "Humphries" she confessed.
Kim looked surprised. Her best friend had been holding back on her.
Lindsay went on, "I know, he's a bit of a dork. Surprised the hell out of me when he asked… but he looked so cute."
Kim said, "Just be careful, Lindsay. He'll probably fall in love with you before you even make it to the limo."
Maureen and Kim started singing "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", much to Lindsay's embarrassment. To get them off the song, she started singing "Ladies Night", which they immediately joined in on.
Outside the theater, Bill Haverchuck wouldn't stop complaining.
"That toilet is disgusting," Bill whined, referring to the porta john set up for the event.
"Then pee on the dumpster," Neal said, exasperated.
Bill admitted, "I had to do more than pee."
Sam made a face and said, "Bill! Too much information!"
The three girls were surprised how easily they made it into the club. It has always been easier for underage girls to get into bars than boys. Go figure.
"You ladies have a fine time," The bouncer said with a smile.
When the waitress came, Kim and Lindsay got a pitcher of Coors Light. Maureen got a coke and a designated driver wristband that said she could have free soft drinks all night.
Kim said, "Maureen how's the pop?"
Maureen smiled, "Coke's fine with me."
Lindsay contributed, "She's always drinking Coke. She should do a commercial for the stuff."
Finally the show came on. The managers of the club smiled. Women get more into male strippers than vice-versa. Plus they order more expensive drinks. The owner even toyed with the idea of opening a Chippendale's club in the area. Of course nobody was louder than Kim, Lindsay and Maureen, especially after Kim and Lindsay had a few beers in them.
"All hail the Michigan Sausage Festival," Lindsay slurred on her way out to the car.
Maureen was guiding Kim and Lindsay out to the Mustang. It was about 2AM.
Kim said, "Maureen, you're alright. You make look like a goody goody, but this was an awesome idea you had."
Lindsay said, surprised, "This was your idea, Maureen? You are a wicked girl!"
Maureen just smiled, helping Lindsay in back, and Kim in front.
When they drove past the mall, Kim saw the line of people, and asked, "What the hell is that?"
Maureen answered, "The new Star Wars movie opens tomorrow at midnight."
Lindsay laughed, "If my brother wasn't in Ann Arbor he'd probably be there."
Kim had an idea, "Maureen, turn off here, and go to the other side of the mall."
Lindsay got worried. "We're not going to throw eggs at them or anything," She said, remembering Halloween a couple years ago.
"Nah, nothing like that," Kim said. I just figured the geeks would want to see a pair of moons."
Lindsay, still drunk, giggled. She then instructed Maureen, "Come around to the line, hit your brights, honk your horn, and drive slow enough they can see, but not so slow for them to get a good look."
Kim smiled. Lindsay must have done this before. Maureen did as instructed. When they got to the line, both Lindsay and Kim dropped their pants and put their butt cheeks up to the glass of the rolled up car windows.
Sam, Bill, and Neal awoke to bright headlights, a horn honking, whistles, and a shout of "look, the moon of Endor."
Maureen, Kim, and Lindsay were laughing. It was hard to tell who was enjoying the double moon more, the Star Wars geeks or the girls. Lindsay's laughter soon turned to horror when she looked over her shoulder through the back window and saw Neal Schwieber ogling at her bare ass.
